Early Years Educator Apprentice - Bedford
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Company: Play 2 Learn Day Nursery
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Location: Bedford, MK41 7PN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £226.50 per week
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-01076
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Application Deadline Date: 29/08/2025
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Start Date: 01/09/2025
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage
Brief Description
We have an amazing opportunity to join our super friendly team at Play 2 Learn and become a Nursery Apprentice. You will be having daily adventures with our children through interactive play and activities. Wed love to hear from you if youre passionate about caring for children and contributing to their learning and development.
Qualifications Required
Basic maths and English
Personal Qualities
Passionate
Willing to learn
Team player
Positive
Skills Required
A passion for child care
Good with children
Calm nature
Good communicator
Able to use initiative
Training to be Provided
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Future Prospects
We always keep our apprentices on if they are strong and really passionate about working with children. There are lots of career growth opportunities.
Vacancy Detail
At Play 2 Learn, we’re on a mission to shape brighter futures for children, families, and our team. We’re proud to offer an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice to join our nursery team, where you’ll gain hands-on experience caring for children aged 0–5 while working towards a recognised qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll support children through daily adventures in play, learning, and development, communicate with parents, and help create a safe, nurturing environment. You’ll also be responsible for promoting safeguarding and wellbeing, attending training sessions, and managing your coursework with the support of your assessor. In return, we offer fantastic benefits including career development opportunities, access to professional counselling 24/7, and a warm, friendly team that treats each other like family. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow in early years education, we’re here to support your journey—no matter your experience level.
Other Information
Full Enhanced DBS Required